Red Grouse
Red Grouse In The Peaks
Red Grouse photographic workshops in the Peak District
Red Grouse in the Peaks
The heaths and moors of the Peak District are an eerie exposure of peat covered moorland sitting about 600m (2000 ft) above sea level. Large wind carved eroded rocks sit among vast plateaus and rock formations supporting a healthy population of Red Grouse. These iconic moorland birds make their home on these moors and are reliant on their camouflaged plumage to blend in to this habitat. They feed on the tender shoots of the heather that cover the majority of the moorland, and at certain times of the year the heather forms a pink blanket of colour.
These one day workshops will run all year and I will take you to those places I have found over time, to be some of the best places to see and photograph this beautiful bird within their natural moorland habitat.
An early start to maximise your opportunities to capture this bird as the moors awake. We will then get in to place to capture some lovely images. Green, camouflaged clothing is necessary due to the nature of this bird. I will demonstrate and guide you through various field craft skills and techniques that will help you to get closer to this bird and in turn enabling you to get the best possible images.
I will go through the correct camera settings, simplifying anything that you don’t understand. I will also show you important tracking tips that you can take away with you and implement yourself, improving and increasing your overall photographic opportunities and in turn images.
Mountain Hares, Golden Plovers and Curlews are some of the other species that we may also encounter and the day will last from dawn till dusk.
I will show you the fieldcraft skills I use myself which in turn will help you in your own photography.
Fitness Level
The walk to the Red Grouse will be over uphill, uneven terrain. Waterproof walking boots are essential. A reasonable level of fitness is required, but its a nice, pleasant walk.
Additional Information
The weather in the Peak District is a mixture of mist, fog, rain and sunshine, and during winter month’s also snow, so appropriate waterproof, warm clothing is necessary. Waterproof housing for your camera and lens covers is a must as rain can be upon you in minutes.
Recommended Kit
You will need to provide your own photographic equipment, a 500mm lens is ideal but a 300mm with convertors should meet your needs A tripod is also essential. The landscape of the Peak District will present you with many opportunities so if you have a wide angle lens then this would also give you a chance to capture some beautiful landscape images.
Dates
Friday 4th July 2025
Saturday 5th July 2025
Friday 18th July 2025
Saturday 19th July 2025
Friday 25th July 2025
Saturday 26th July 2025
Friday 8th August 2025
Saturday 9th August 2025
Friday 22nd August 2025
Saturday 23rd August 2025
Friday 5th September 2025
Saturday 6th September 2025
Friday 19th September 2025
Saturday 20th September 2025
Friday 3rd October 2025
Saturday 4th October 2025
Friday 17th October 2025
Saturday 18th October 2025
Group Size
1-4 maximum
Cost
£350.00 per day, per participant – 1 to 1 ratio
£200.00 per day, per participant – 1 to 2 ratio
£150.00 per day, per participant - 1 to 3 ratio
All dates are flexible, should the dates stated not suit you then please email me with your alternative date(s)
Discounted rates for groups of up to four participants are available, email me for more details.